Johnston, IA · Polk County
Stormwater Management Facilities Maintenance Agreement
This agreement establishes stormwater facility maintenance duties and a city easement; property grantors complete it for Johnston site plan or plat approval.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The agreement sets requirements for stormwater facilities serving a described property, including construction, inspections, ongoing maintenance, and the City’s easement rights if the facilities are not maintained. Johnston requires the agreement as part of site plan or plat approval for development, and the grantor must complete site-specific details and sign it. The agreement also includes an acceptance section for city officials.
Who needs it
A property grantor seeking Johnston site plan or plat approval for development that requires stormwater runoff controls needs to complete this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment and sworn-statement blocks for the grantor’s representative and for the City’s mayor and clerk, who sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Download Johnston’s Stormwater Management Facilities Maintenance Agreement.
- 2
Fill In Site Details
Complete the grantor, property, approved plan, and resolution details, and address the site-specific maintenance provisions.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the grantor’s representative and coordinate notarization of the city officials’ signatures.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer completes the applicable notarial process and signs before the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed agreement to the City of Johnston for its approval process.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Johnston. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the stormwater maintenance agreement?
- Fill in the grantor, property description, approved plan details, and other site-specific blanks. Arrange for the required signers to appear before a notary, then submit the completed agreement to the City of Johnston.
- Do I need to sign this agreement before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes notarial blocks for the grantor’s representative and for the City’s mayor and clerk. Each signer must complete the applicable signing and acknowledgment process.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Iowa authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Iowa Code §9B.14A, and Iowa Code §9B.11 recognizes notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state. Confirm acceptance with the City if unsure.
- Who is responsible for maintaining the stormwater facilities?
- The agreement makes the grantor and successors responsible for operating, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and replacing the facilities in accordance with the approved Stormwater Management Plan.